IT’S NOT TREASON WHEN THE LEFT DOES IT – Bradley Manning used to leak when it was still cool, i.e. when it merely damaged the United States as opposed to the electoral prospects of the Democratic Party, hence he/she is still a hero today:

Some of the biggest names in music are giving newly released prisoner Chelsea Manning a hero’s welcome.

A number of prominent musicians just kicked off a fundraising effort, dubbed “Hugs For Chelsea” on Manning’s behalf. To date, 39 musicians have contributed songs to the album, where all proceeds will go directly to Manning.

Tom Morello, Graham Nash and Michael Stipe of R.E.M. fame are among the dozens lending content to the fundraiser. (Stipe’s contribution appears to be limited to dashed-off 30 second PSA, shot on his phone.)

“[Chelsea Manning] is very brave and what she did was show some truth to the American people about what the government was doing in our name. God bless her,” says Nash in the album notes.